Which ancient civilization invented the first known retail loyalty program, where merchants stamped clay tablets for repeat customers to redeem for discounts?

Before modern retail giants and digital storefronts, ancient civilizations created sophisticated commercial systems that laid the foundation for today's retail practices. From the bustling agoras of Greece to the complex trade routes of Mesopotamia, these early marketplaces featured brand recognition, customer experience innovations, and retail growth strategies that would seem familiar even today. Test your knowledge about the retail innovations of the ancient world!

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Ancient Babylonians (circa 1800 BCE)
Egyptian New Kingdom merchants (circa 1400 BCE)
Phoenician traders (circa 1000 BCE)
Roman marketplace vendors (circa 100 CE)